Tighten the screws.
Tighten the screws.
俚語「Tighten the screws」形容逐漸增加壓力或強度,來逼迫某人做出決定或提升表現。這像是在機器部件上緊固螺絲,每轉動一次螺絲扳手,螺絲就更緊,對部件的固定就更牢靠。在工作場合,當項目需要加快進度時,上司可能會「Tighten the screws」以确保團隊達成目標。這個表達幫助描述在壓力之下工作的情境,是商業溝通中常用的策略之一。
The boss decided to tighten the screws on the project deadlines.
老闆決定緊縮項目期限。
They really tightened the screws on him when he couldn't deliver the results on time.
當佢未能及時完成成績時,佢哋對佢加大壓力。
Management is tightening the screws to ensure all employees finish their tasks before the holiday.
管理層趕住打緊,確保所有員工喺假期前完成任務。